Whyte to Face Helenius on AJ Under-Card

In less than two weeks, Anthony Joshua will be defending his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev.

The fight will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff and on the undercard will be another British heavyweight who is looking to gate-crash the world heavyweight scene, Dillian White.

White has been matched the Finnish fighter, Robert Helenius, for the WBC silver heavyweight title.

Helenius is a decent opponent for Whyte with the Finnish fighter having won 25 of his 26 professional fight, the only loss coming when he was knocked out by the French fighter, Johann Duhaupus, last year.

For 29-year-old Whyte, it is the chance to lever the door open for a heavyweight showdown with the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, with his promoter, Eddie Hearn, remarking about the situation,

'I think we have made it very clear we want to make Dillian v Wilder and this WBC silver title will put us in prime position.

'Helenius is a giant of a man with plenty of experience and this is a tough test for Dillian. It's going to be explosive.'

Previously, in his career Helenus has held the European title twice and, like Whyte, is looking for his first shot at a world title.

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